Publications by authors named "Sylvia GraSS"
Background: The term "orbital complication" does not designate an independent nosological entity, but is rather a collective designation for diseases or disease effects that involve the orbit and its internal structures by extension from outside. In general, their most prominent manifestation is swelling of the orbital soft tissues, usually unilaterally. The incidence of sinogenic orbital complications is approximately 1.
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- Orbital swelling in children creates diagnostic and treatment difficulties, commonly linked to acute sinusitis but with other potential causes that require thorough evaluation.
- A study involving 49 children revealed that 18 had complications from sinusitis, with signs like elevated body temperature and the presence of pus found during nasal examination.
- Treatment often involved intravenous antibiotics, with functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) performed in severe cases, while 20 children had orbital swelling from non-sinusitis related issues, including tumors and infections.